Frugal /(frṳ"gal)/

Fru·gal

Frugal

a.
  1. Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.
    I oft admire How Nature, wise and frugal, could commit Such disproportions.
  2. Obtained by, or appropriate to, economy; as, a frugal fortune.